HARARE – Former Zimbabwe national team captain Benjani Mwaruwari has expressed deep disappointment after reports emerged that unknown individuals are using his name to scam people by promising cruise ship job opportunities abroad.
The scammers are operating using a South African phone number, +27 66 198 5293 and are running a WhatsApp group under the name All Cruiseship Information.
They are falsely presenting Mwaruwari as the face behind the initiative.
The former Manchester City striker firmly distanced himself from the scam.
He made it clear he has no involvement in such an initiative or business.
“I want to make it clear that I am not involved in any cruise ship business, investment scheme, or WhatsApp group promoting such things,” said Mwaruwari.
“These people are using my name and image without my permission to commit fraud. I urge the public not to be misled.”
“I’ve worked hard to build my name and reputation, and it is painful to see criminals using it to deceive people. I encourage anyone who receives such messages to report them and warn others,” he added.
The ex-Jomo Cosmos and AJ Auxerre striker is currently working with Plymouth Argyle, where he is gaining coaching experience through a Premier League initiative designed to support former players transitioning into coaching careers.
